Gigslutz Tracks Of The Year: 2013
2013 has been filled with many a fantastic track… But, this week, in light of it being the end of the year and all that, I have scoured through my weekly reviews to pick out the ten that I have…
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Unsigned Act Of The Week – Three Days Dark
Hailing from the wild woods of Epping Forest is one man band Trent Halliday’s latest project Three Days Dark. Having previously fronted DeepSeaGreen, and recorded three albums with them, Halliday is no stranger to delivering eclectically creative pieces of music….
Tracks Of The Week 13.12.13
Aussie singer-songwriter, Courtney Barnett, delivers infectious garage-rock with an edge. Although I’ve only recently discovered her, 2013 saw the release of Barnett’s second EP, and most recent single ‘History Eraser’ has received much international critical acclaim. She also has her…
Tracks Of The Week 06.12.13
One of my favourite new bands of 2013, Radkey, have now released a follow up to their second EP, with a fantastic new video which features phenomenal footage of their recent UK tour (which I was pretty gutted to miss)….
Ones To Watch: Black Casino And The Ghost
With a unique, bluesy sound set to excite and ignite, London quartet Black Casino And The Ghost are currently causing quite a stir in the underground music scene, having just released their debut album – ‘Some Dogs Think Their Name…
Gigslutz Tracks Of The Week 29.11.13
Whilst we have become familiar with Sivu’s pretty alt-pop and youthful charm, new track ‘I Hold’ – which features the soaring vocals of Marika Hackman – has darker undertones than previous material and an added introspective depth. ‘I Hold’ combines…
Gigslutz Tracks Of The Week 22.11.13
Although Jake Evans has only just released his debut single, he is no newcomer to the music scene. Having first gained attention with his band Rambo & Leroy, he then went on to co-front and play guitar for Bad Lieutenant…
Laura Veirs LIVE @ Islington Assembly Hall 21.11.13
With its high ceilings, art deco interior and grandesque air, the historic venue of Islington Assembly Hall seems the perfect setting to hear the dulcet tones of geologist stroke singer-songwriter Laura Veirs. Built in the ’30s, the stunning Assembly Hall…
Gigslutz Unsigned: Interview with The Savage Nomads
Put together some eclectic ingredients – a few Libertines-esque jangly riffs, mixed with some ‘80s pop, and a touch of some cool, alt-rock inspired vocals – and what you’ll come up with is the enthusiastic Indie-Pop sound of The Savage…
Gigslutz Tracks Of The Week 15.11.13
Although Snow Patrol are most widely known for their emotive indie ballads and gentle, romantic lyrics, there was a time in their youth when they exuded a grunge-fused energy and punk-inspired attitude. And it is this side of his band…